2019 Toyota YARIS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
13,517 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 26 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 23.1% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 19.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 15.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Engine: 8; Electrical System: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Steering: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2019: 5; 2020: 3; 2021: 7; 2022: 6; 2023: 3; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11359776 · 2020-09-18 (September 18, 2020)
THE CAR BROKE DOWN IN THE HEAT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF AFTER 1 HOUR IT STARTED. WE TOOK TO TOYOTA. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS A BATTERY. THEY REPLACED IT. THE BROKE DOWN ON THE SAME ISSUE 1 WEEK LATER. WE TOOK IT AGAIN TO TOYOTA. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. WE TOOK IT HOME. IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN ON THE 09/01/2020. THE CAR HAS BEEN THERE SINCE TH 1ST OF THE MONTH. IT IS FUEL ISSUE PROBLEM AND THERE IS A LOT OF CARS OUT THERE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PARTS ARE ALL ON BACK ORDER NOW. THATS WHY IT I…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11359776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11426044 · 2021-07-22 (July 22, 2021)
It was about 90+ degrees Fahrenheit on a Friday afternoon..(prior to this date my wife expressed concern that the car did not accelerate as quickly as she thought it should) we drove in to the parking area of the Mall...we were undecided where to park and stopped the car. We tried to restart the car but it would not start. It would try to crank but that was all. Since it was so hot we thought that the air conditioner might have drained the battery. We called the AAA and found that it was not the battery. He suggested that the TOYOTA DEALERSHI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11426044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11241985 · 2019-08-06 (August 6, 2019)
ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH DROVE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES DOWN ROUTE 650 ON NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD. STOPPED AT THE ATM ENROUTE TO CHURCH. GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELLED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE PROCEEDING TO THE EAST WEST HIGHWAY EXIT ON LEFT. SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED MAKING A PULLING OR STRAINING NOISE. I WAS SHOCKED SINCE THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW AND I HAD RECENTLY JUST PURCHASED THE CAR. SUDDENLY THE CAR LOCKED AND I HAD NO CONTROL OF IT. I INDICATED TO THE CAR IN BACK TO GO AROUND ME. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED UP THE EMERGEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11241985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11422391 · 2021-06-26 (June 26, 2021)
Unknown. Lights on dashboard came on. Check engine light came on. Car started jerking front and back while driving, accelerating, and braking.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422391 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11446982 · 2022-01-11 (January 11, 2022)
Recall for dangerous issue (risk of crash due to faulty fuel pump) has been unresolved since mid 2021. Have contacted several Toyota dealerships who have said they aren’t able to repair fuel pump since a solution for recall hasn’t been issued yet. Contacted Toyota corporate to ask for rental car until a repair is confirmed and they stated they cannot guarantee a rental will be reimbursed and have no timeline for fuel pump solution. Have been unable to drive my car on highway for six months as it feels unsafe.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11446982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218380 · 2019-06-06 (June 6, 2019)
WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON IT I HAD ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH THIS BRAND NEW CAR TOYOTA YARIS 2019. AFTER FIX THAT I STILL HAD SAFETY PROBLEM THAT IS EITHER RELATED TO STEERING,TIER, SUSPENSION, BEAM TORSION OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT CAUSE MY CAR FEELING LIKE DRIFTING OR SLIDING TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING AROUND 60 OR ABOVE. FEELS LIKE DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SNOWY ROAD. I CANT HAVE MY CAR CONTROLLED EVEN THOUGHT BY HOLDING THE STEERING VERY TIGHT. I HAVE PASSED 2 SERIOUS ACCIDENT ALREADY AND HAVE A FEELING THIS CAR WITH 185 INCH TIER IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR C…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218385 · 2019-06-06 (June 6, 2019)
WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON IT I HAD ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH THIS BRAND NEW CAR TOYOTA YARIS 2019 WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON APR 2019. AFTER I TOOK MY CAR TO TUSTIN TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THEY FIXED THE ALIGNMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE SAME ISSUE I TOOK MY CAR THERE FOR THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH IT WHILE I HAD DOCUMENT OF ALIGNMENT FAILED WHICH IM ATTACHING IT. I STILL HAVE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT IS EITHER RELATED TO STEERING,TIER, SUSPENSION, BEAM TORSION OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT CAUSE MY CAR FEELING LIKE DRIFTING OR SLIDING TO RIGHT OR LEF…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218385 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11451920 · 2022-02-14 (February 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact initially stated that multiple attempts were needed to start his vehicle. When the vehicle would start, the transmission would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation underneath the hood, the contact discovered sticks and chewed wiring which he linked to squirrels. Since the initial discovery, the contact had seen squirrels entering and leaving the engine compartment on two separate occasions. The dealer had been n…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11451920 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11599574 · 2024-07-06 (July 6, 2024)
Vehicle has safety recall, vehicle may stall at high speed, Toyota dealership replace fuel pump after replacements check engine light came on same day, and after few thousand miles light also came on , never fix the problem, now they charged me $280.00 to do the diagnostic check engine light even though that i purchased extended warranty for 125,000 miles and they also want to charge me $930.00 for engine de carburetor and test again…Thanks
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11599574 at NHTSA ↗